Tag Archives: Jura

The Paps of Jura and a passing gull over the Sound of Islay

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Picture of the Paps of Jura (mountains) seen from Islay with a gull in front of themA view from Port Askaig across the Sound of Islay towards the Paps of Jura. A gull passing right in front of them.

Heavy rain crossing the Isle of Jura (seen from Islay ferry)

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Picture of some very heavy rain falling over an island, seen from a passing ferryA very heavy rain shower over Jura, seen from the Islay ferry on the way to Kennacraig in June 2017. You can just make out the Paps of Jura through the rain towards the right, a few minutes later they were completely obscured by the rain.

Young Highland Cattle on the Isle of Jura

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Picture of a herd of young Highland Cattle in a fieldSpotted during a walk on Islay’s neighbour Jura, a herd of young Highland Cattle near Cnocbreac